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MD HB308

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sandy Bartlett

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Retired law enforcement officials who left their agency in good standing would be exempt from Maryland's armed trespass prohibition when carrying a concealed firearm

  • Qualifying retired officers must either carry their badge/credential and be authorized to carry under state or federal law, or possess a valid Maryland handgun permit

  • The exception applies to officials retired from federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies, including those from other states

  • Firearms must be concealed from view under or within the person's clothing to qualify for the exception

  • Effective date: October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Criminal Law - Exception to Armed Trespass Prohibition - Retired Law Enforcement Officials

Guns

Last Action

Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

2/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/10/2025

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